Pasta Giovanni

Directions

Bring water and salt to boil in a large pot.

Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and whole garlic clove.

( This keeps pasta from sticking and adds flavor).

Add pasta and boil, according to package directions, stirring occasionally.

Sauté minced garlic until soft in oilive oil over mederately high heat.

Add sliced mushrooms and cook 2 to 3 minutes until soft.

Remove from heat and add nuts, parsley, olives, pimientos, mix well.

Drain pasta and return to pot.

Add olive oil mixture and toss pasta.

Serve warm with grated Romano cheese sprinkled over top.